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  • /app/files/public/5441/pdf-MF---MRSA.pdf Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) Show Details
    Description
    Staphylococcus aureus is a common bacteria (germ). This bacteria is present on the skin and in the nose of many people. For most healthy people this bacteria does not cause a problem. This bacteria can enter the body and cause infection.
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    Patient Education
    Last Updated
    6/6/2011
  • /app/files/public/5439/pdf-MF---MDRO.pdf Multi-Drug Resistant Organisms (MDRO) Show Details
    Description
    Multi-drug resistant organisms (MDRO) are common bacteria (germ) that have developed resistance to multiple types of antibiotics. These bacteria are present on the body of many people, including on the skin, in the nose or other moist areas of the body and in secretions. Antibiotic resistance often occurs following frequent antibiotic use or frequent exposure to a healthcare setting. For most healthy people these bacteria don t cause a problem.
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    Patient Education
    Last Updated
    12/10/2012

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